Thermal Transfer

Cameron reports that the print speed of near-edge printers is almost double that of flat-head printers. "That is why the majority of near-edge printers are used for packaging applications where speed is a determining factor," he notes.

Moyer explains that the longer printhead life is the result of less pressure being applied during the printing process. And the set-up time is reduced because no media thickness adjustments are required in the near-edge printing process.